The following are the latest News and Innovations to share regarding the Environment
- COP28 to be held in Dubai, UAE
The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The conference will bring together world leaders, climate experts, and civil society groups to discuss and negotiate ways to address climate change.
- Biodiversity net gain delayed in England
The legally binding requirement to secure 10% biodiversity net gain in relation to developments in England has been delayed until 2024 from its much-anticipated November 2023 start date. The delay is due to the need for further time to develop and implement secondary legislation setting out the framework of the new regime.
- Research stations in Antarctica polluting surrounding oceans
A new study has found that research stations in Antarctica have been polluting surrounding ocean areas with heavy metals, fuel components, and carcinogenic compounds. The study’s authors call for urgent action to reduce the environmental impact of human activity in Antarctica.
- Corals in French Polynesia spotted spawning in daylight
Corals in reefs near French Polynesia have been spotted spawning in broad daylight, a behavior that was previously thought to only occur at night. The discovery suggests that corals may be adapting to the changing conditions of their environment, such as warmer ocean temperatures.
- Germany unearths first complete fossil of a 150-million-year-old turtle
Paleontologists in Bavaria, Germany have unearthed the first complete fossil of a 150-million-year-old turtle. The fossil, which is of a new species of turtle, provides important insights into the evolution of turtles and their ancestors.
Latest Environmental Innovations for November 2023
- Feeding daffodil extract to cows could reduce methane emissions
A recent study has shown that feeding daffodil extract to cows can reduce their methane emissions by up to 70%. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, so this discovery has the potential to make a significant contribution to the fight against climate change.
- New type of solar panel that can generate electricity at night
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity at night. The panel works by using a special material to convert heat from the ground into electricity. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the solar energy industry and make it possible to generate renewable energy 24 hours a day.
- New type of battery that can store more energy and last longer
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new type of battery that can store more energy and last longer than current lithium-ion batteries. The battery is made from a new material called calcium cobalt oxide, which is more abundant and less expensive than lithium. This new battery technology has the potential to make electric vehicles more affordable and practical, and to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
- New type of plastic that is biodegradable and compostable
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a new type of plastic that is biodegradable and compostable. The plastic is made from a renewable resource called chitosan, which is derived from shrimp shells. This new plastic technology has the potential to reduce plastic pollution and help to create a more sustainable economy.
These are just a few examples of the latest environmental news and innovations for November 2023. There is much more happening in the field of environmental science and technology, and it is exciting to see the progress that is being made.
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